Highway engineering is advancing by leaps and bounds. This makes it necessary for professionals working in the highway sector to constantly update their knowledge in order to remain at the forefront of the industry" 

As an essential part of the transportation network, roads have been a necessity since the dawn of civilization, as they promote human beings' progress. The global pandemic caused by COVID19 has once again highlighted the importance of roads as a means of communication for supplying the population.

With this in mind, TECH has prepared this Professional Master's Degree in Highway Construction, Maintenance and Operation, which aims to help students deal with any work scenario in the field of highways. In this way, the student will be ready to work in any of the three areas of Construction, Maintenance or Operation of the road from a management perspective as well as being able to lead the Digital Transformation in their next professional challenges.

The student will acquire a in-depth knowledge and a fresh insight into technologies that are not widespread in the industry. This will provide them with a critical and constructive point of view, i.e., they will be able to develop an educated opinion on the use of these technologies.

To achieve this objective, the topics in each module include up-to-date technical information, as well as real and very interesting case studies. All this without losing sight of the digital transformation we are all experiencing and which is also affecting roads.

Furthermore, in order to make this Professional Master's Degree better than others, the concept of roads itself will be addressed. This is something that has been evolving over time and knowledge of this is essential in order to work on the next step in its evolution.

The program places special emphasis on innovative technologies that improve current processes and, in many cases, even achieve objectives that would have been unthinkable before.
In addition, as it is a 100% online Professional Master's Degree, it provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All they need is a device with internet access to take their career one step further. This modality fits with the current times and has all the guarantees to help the professional succeed in such a highly demanded area as road construction.  

If you were looking for a program that would allow you to expand your knowledge in the area of highway engineering, then you are in the right place" 

This professional master’s degree in Road Construction, Maintenance and Operation contains the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Case studies presented by experts in Highway Engineering 
• A deeper understanding of the management of resources for highway projects 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Throughout the professional master’s degree, innovative contents about highway construction and maintenance will be addressed, which will provide the student with in depth knowledge of this sector" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive  program designed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Don't miss this great academic opportunity. It’s the most complete on the market"

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You will only need an electronic device with internet access”

The professional master’s degree in Road Construction, Maintenance and Operation is aimed at providing students with the in-depth skills required to undertake various functions related to the management and design of projects in the area of highways. To this end, we offer a comprehensive syllabus with quality content and highly qualified management that will seek to help the professional achieve all their objectives, therefore, improving not only their qualifications, but also their rank in the sector.  

Your goals and TECH's goals materialize and become one with this program"    

General Objectives

• Master the different life phases of a highway, and the associated contracts and administrative procedures
• Develop detailed knowledge of how a company is managed and the most important management systems
• Analyze the different phases in the construction of a highway and the different types of bituminous mixes
• Gain detailed knowledge of the factors that affect the safety and comfort of the road, the parameters that measure it and the possible actions for its correction
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the different tunnel construction methods, the most frequent pathologies, and how to establish a maintenance plan
• Analyze the singularities of each type of structure, and how to optimize its inspection and maintenance
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the different electromechanical and traffic installations in tunnels, their function, operation and the importance of preventive and corrective maintenance
• Analyze the assets that comprise a road, what factors should be taken into account in inspections, and the actions associated with each one of them
• Accurately understand the life cycle of the road and associated assets
• Perform an in-depth breakdown of the factors that affect occupational risk prevention
• Understand how a predictive traffic model is performed and its applications
• Master the fundamental factors that affect road safety
• Understand precisely how winter maintenance is organized and managed
• Analyze the operation of a Tunnel Control Center and how the different incidents are managed 
• Know in detail the structure of the Operation Manual and the actors involved in tunnel operation
• Break down the conditions for defining the minimum conditions under which a tunnel can be operated, and how to establish the associated methodology for fault resolution 
• Gain in-depth understanding of BIM methodology and how to apply it to each phase: design, construction and maintenance and operation 
• Make a comprehensive analysis of the most current trends in terms of society, environment and technology: connected vehicle, autonomous vehicle, Smart Roads 
• Have a firm grasp on the possibilities that some technologies are offering. In this way, combined with the student's experience, it can be the perfect alliance when designing the actual application or improving existing processes

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Contract and Business Management 

• Analyze the different management systems used for the management of the different assets: pavements, structures, electrical and traffic installations and other elements of the road and the most relevant indicators
• Develop a deeper understanding of the contractual structure related to roads 
• Develop business management concepts 
• Discover the guidelines that will enable entrepreneurship in the sector 
• Establish how to achieve more sustainable policies by minimizing the resources used and taking advantage of new technologies 

Module 2. Layout, Grading and Execution of Pavements

• Acquire in-depth knowledge in the design and layout of roads, understanding the importance of the different phases and stages for the realization of the same
• Acquire the necessary knowledge regarding the different operations related to earth moving, developing the different existing types, with a practical approach, allowing you to know their costs, yields, etc., depending on the different terrains and typology of the work to be executed
• Know, in detail, from a current and practical point of view, the constituent elements of bituminous pavements
• Develop, in a comprehensive manner, the different types of existing pavements, with special emphasis on which situations to use each one of them. All this from an objective vision based on experience, without forgetting to strengthen the knowledge from the point of view of the design of each of the different types of pavement
• Accurately understand the day to day operation of a bituminous mix manufacturing facility, from the dosing and quality marking of the different mixtures, to the study of manufacturing costs and their maintenance 

Module 3. Tunnels and Roadworks

• Analyze the different tunnel construction systems and identify the most common pathologies depending on the construction system used 
• Master the inspection methods, deepen knowledge of data collection through destructive and non-destructive techniques, and know how to perform condition assessment
• Make a comprehensive analysis of the different types of tunnel structural maintenance: ordinary, extraordinary, renovations, rehabilitations and reinforcements and how each is managed 
• Understand the parameters that accurately measure the safety, comfort, capacity and durability of a pavement
• Gain in-depth knowledge of pavement monitoring and inspection systems 
• Discuss the actions that can be taken to correct the various parameters of pavements in detail  

Module 4. Structures and Masonry 

• Analyze how the life cycle of structures is managed through structure management systems 
• Understand, in detail, the different types of structural inspection, which players are involved, what methods are used and how the severity index is assessed 
• Establish the different types of structural maintenance and how they are managed 
• Gain an in-depth understanding of some of the unique maintenance operations

Module 5. Electro-Mechanical Installations 

• Analyze the differences between opencast and tunnel lighting systems 
• Perform an in-depth breakdown of the operation and function of the various installations involved in tunnel operation: power supply, ventilation, pumping stations, PCI systems  
• Perform effective maintenance of the facilities based on a combination of corrective and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on predictive maintenance 

Module 6. Traffic Installations 

• Establish the various systems for detecting incidents in tunnels  
• Know precisely which systems are involved in incident signaling, as well as the systems used to communicate with the user in the event of an incident
• Know, in detail, how the communication between the Control Center and the field equipment is structured and the elements involved
• Perform effective maintenance of traffic facilities based on a combination of corrective and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on predictive maintenance

Module 7. Other Highway Elements 

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the existing signaling, beaconing and containment elements on the road, the existing typologies and how their inspection and maintenance is carried out
• Break down the different enclosure elements and their components, and how they are inspected and maintained
• Analyze the elements involved in road drainage, and how their inspection and maintenance is carried out
• Discuss, in detail, the different slope protection systems, and how to check their condition and their maintenance 

Module 8. Operation 

• Master traffic restrictions and how to manage special transport or sporting events 
• Understand precisely how predictive modeling is performed and how traffic data is exploited 
• Understand what factors influence traffic accidents and how road safety audits contribute to maximizing the safety of systems and elements
• Analyze some of the most relevant ISO management systems in road maintenance
• Delve into the structure of the winter maintenance plan, the necessary means and the differences between preventive and corrective treatments 
• Analyze how a tunnel control center works, and how traffic and facility management is carried out
• Understand the importance of action plans
• Know in detail the basic document in the operation of a tunnel: The Operational Manual; and the actors involved 
• Understand the need to establish the minimum conditions under which an infrastructure can be operated and how to plan actions in a degraded situation

Module 9. BIM in Highways 

• Gain insight into the BIM concept and distinguish it from simply deciding which commercial software to use
• Delve into the different levels of implementation
• Be prepared to address BIM implementation in both projects and pre-existing infrastructure
• Analyze the technologies that complement the BIM philosophy 

Module 10. The Highway of the Future 

• Understand precisely how social equity measures enhance competitiveness
• Prepare for the change in direction that the roadside professional faces in the immediate future
• Perform further study of the changes that new technologies will force on the infrastructure or the vehicle
• Discover how to lead environmentally responsible policies through detailed knowledge of new trends

Broaden your professional horizons by studying this professional master’s degree that TECH offers you"